calling all vandy 5a owners

Don't panic.
Your dealer made the 5's sound the way you liked,or you wouldn't have bought them. Let him have a chance to do the same at your home.
I am a little surprised that he didn't come over and set them up from the beginning. But then I know nothing of any of the circumstances.
Don't worry, that is one damn good speaker, which should make you proud.
Do something that no audiophile has ever done before. Be patient.
Best,

I agree wholeheartedly with Rex. Room position is so important. In my case the final 5A position was significantly different from the previous position of my 2CIs. I used shallow baking pans lined with MDF to facilitate sliding the speakers around for discovering the best positioning. It is largely a trial and error process, and well worth the time. There is a magic location where the sound stage really works, and then you can adjust the subs accordingly. Be patient and let the speakers fully break in first. Mine took at least 250 hours and then there was a snap... hard to explain but it happens.

Give another 2,000 hours and you'll get used to it...

Marakanetz ... you have missed the point.

The thing is there is no "getting used to it" with the Vandersteen 5a's ... anyone can make them sound dark, bright or right in their room.

Other speakers may require 2,000 hours to get used to it, but not these.

thanks guys you are the best.
is there any cd`s you recommend while trying
to properly position the 5a`s
THANKS AGAIN
al